Taipei Fubon Bank Commits $25 Million to US Investment Financing Guarantee Program

Taiwan’s National Development Council is promoting a financing guarantee program for corporate investment in the United States. Jointly funded by the National Development Fund and financial institutions, the credit-guarantee mechanism is designed to help Taiwanese companies secure funding for U.S. factories and operations while sharing banks’ cross-border lending risks. It addresses rising financing needs as semiconductor, information and communications technology, and other supply chains accelerate their U.S. expansion.

Cathay United Bank announced on June 12, 2026, that it would join the program and planned to contribute $25 million. As of July 3, National Development Council figures showed that 15 banks were participating in the initial fundraising round, contributing a combined $575 million. Together with $800 million from the National Development Fund, the dedicated guarantee fund totaled $1.375 billion and was expected to facilitate $55 billion in financing.

Taiwan’s National Development Council (NDC) launched the Financing Guarantee Mechanism for Enterprises Investing in the United States to help Taiwanese technology companies, including semiconductor and ICT supply-chain businesses, secure funding for building plants, operating and expanding in the U.S. market. By guaranteeing up to 50% of financing, the program also reduces financial institutions’ exposure when extending cross-border credit.

As of July 20, 2026, SinoPac Bank had approved a $25 million contribution to the NDC program. The funds will be incorporated into the guarantee system, supporting loan applications by eligible Taiwanese companies and accelerating their expansion into the U.S. market and supply chain.

Taiwan’s National Development Council is planning a financing guarantee program to help Taiwanese companies raise funds for U.S. manufacturing plants and supply-chain expansion. As semiconductor, AI applications and other technology companies increase U.S. investment, they need long-term financing while also facing cross-border liquidity and exchange-rate risks. The scale of bank participation will therefore be a key measure of whether the program can get off the ground.

Mega Bank’s board recently approved its participation in the program, with a planned contribution of $50 million. The bank will provide integrated services covering financing arrangements, cross-border liquidity management and foreign-exchange hedging for companies investing in the United States. The NDC expects to launch the program in early July, and Mega Bank’s decision marks the latest funding commitment from a financial institution ahead of the rollout.